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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.66, 8,943.98 and 2,264.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.66, 8,943.98 and 2,264.01 is: 3,396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.66 : 8,943.98 = 2,264.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.66/8,943.98 = 2,264.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.66x = 8,943.98 × 2,264.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.66x = 20,249,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,249,260.16/5,962.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.01

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